Former Werder Bremen goalkeeper Felix Wiedwald runs for CDU in Verden local elections
Former Bundesliga goalkeeper Felix Wiedwald, who made 73 top‑flight appearances for Werder Bremen and also played for Eintracht Frankfurt, MSV Duisburg, Leeds United, FC Emmen and SV Sandhausen, retired from professional football in 2022. Since autumn 2025 he has been a full‑time scout for Werder Bremen and a member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU).
Wiedwald is standing as a CDU candidate in the municipal election in Verden, Lower Saxony, scheduled for 13 September. He is contesting seats on both the town council and the district council and has joined the campaign team of CDU mayoral hopeful Björn Symank. He emphasised that, unlike many who complain, he wants to take responsibility by entering politics.
The candidacy marks Wiedwald’s transition from a football career that included 73 Bundesliga games and 62 second‑division matches to active involvement in local government.
Entities: Christian Democratic Union (CDU) · Felix Wiedwald · Verden
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Felix Wiedwald is a former professional goalkeeper for Werder Bremen. (71c75e16-882e-473c-8fe1-d1c2b43d18e6, 6719e8bc-eff5-4832-8b1b-133d819f61a5)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Wiedwald retired from professional football in 2022. (6719e8bc-eff5-4832-8b1b-133d819f61a5)
- [● 2 SOURCES] He is contesting seats on both the Verden town council and district council. (71c75e16-882e-473c-8fe1-d1c2b43d18e6, 6719e8bc-eff5-4832-8b1b-133d819f61a5)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Wiedwald is running as a CDU candidate in Verden's municipal election on 13 September. (71c75e16-882e-473c-8fe1-d1c2b43d18e6, 6719e8bc-eff5-4832-8b1b-133d819f61a5)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] He made 73 Bundesliga appearances for Werder Bremen and Eintracht Frankfurt. (71c75e16-882e-473c-8fe1-d1c2b43d18e6)
- [● 2 SOURCES] He works as a scout for Werder Bremen. (71c75e16-882e-473c-8fe1-d1c2b43d18e6, 6719e8bc-eff5-4832-8b1b-133d819f61a5)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] He has been a member of the CDU since autumn 2025. (71c75e16-882e-473c-8fe1-d1c2b43d18e6)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] He is part of the campaign team for CDU mayoral candidate Björn Symank. (6719e8bc-eff5-4832-8b1b-133d819f61a5)